Antenatal: Wednesday 13:30 – 16:00

This clinic is run by our midwife Claire. If you become pregnant please book a triple appointment with the midwife in which she will ask you a few questions and carry out a general health check. You will be seen regularly throughout your pregnancy either at the practice or at the local hospital.

Child immunisations:

All new babies are invited for regular check ups from eight weeks old.

Diabetes

This clinic offers advice and general health check ups for patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Asthma and COPD

Asthma and COPD sufferers will be seen in this clinic for specialist advice and support in respiratory care.

Stopping Smoking

This clinic gives advice and support to patients trying to give up smoking.

Specialist Care

If a GP or another member of our healthcare team believes you need hospital treatment or specialist care elsewhere, they will ask you where and when you would like to go. This will then be booked online whilst you wait.

If you would prefer to have some time to think about where and when you would like the treatment you can be offered the option of calling the practice later and we will be happy to book the appointment for you then.

Local Services

As well as our practice, there are many other local NHS services you can contact for health advice. Before you do, remember that you can treat many minor ailments such as coughs, colds and indigestion by keeping a well stocked medicine cabinet at home.

We suggest you stock the following:

Paracetamol and aspirin ( children under 16 and those with asthma should not take aspirin)

Mild Laxatives

Rehydration mixture

Indigestion remedy ( e.g. antacids)

Travel sickness tablets.

Sunscreen – SPF 15 or higher

Sunburn treatment

Tweezers and sharp scissors

A thermometer

A selection of plasters, non-absorbent cotton, bandages and dressings.

Remember

Keep your medicine in a secure locked place out of the reach of children.

Your local pharmacist

Your local pharmacist will be able to give you free health advice at any time – you don’t need an appointment. Many pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis. Call NHS direct for details.

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Sickness Certificates

You do not require a doctor's sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.

Evidence that you are sick

If you are sick for more than seven days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).

It is up to your employer to decide whether you are incapable of work. A medical certificate, now called a 'Statement of Fitness for Work’ (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence that you are sick and would normally be accepted, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.

You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a dentist. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate from your GP.

Statement of Fitness for Work - ’Fit Note'

The 'fit note' was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer's support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.